Best Lawrence Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 302 students in Lawrence, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence, MI are Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Lawrence, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence Jrsr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lawrence, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Technical
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence, MI include Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence?
4 public high schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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